Chapter 349

In the pitch-black courtyard, the candlelight flickered.

Slapping the table, Zhang Juzheng looked at Zhang Cheng and immediately shouted angrily: "How could you use such despicable means? Do you know that this will kill my teacher!"

"Just because Xu Jie is your teacher, he shouldn't die?"

Looking at Zhang Juzheng with a mocking face, Zhang Cheng couldn't help but stand up and say: "For the sake of the Great Ming, let alone Xu Jie, anyone can be an abandoned pawn!"

Looking at Zhang Cheng, Zhang Juzheng gritted his teeth and said: "Is this your idea?"

"You are too kind, Zhang Taiyue. People who don't bleed will never experience pain!"

Looking at Zhang Juzheng, Zhang Cheng then poured a full cup of wine and said: "Congratulations on your promotion to Vice Minister of the Ministry of Rites!"

"But this is not what I wanted! I just..."

Looking at Zhang Cheng, Zhang Juzheng couldn't help but hesitate.

Because just as Zhang Cheng said, after Xu Jie went down, he was really promoted.

"If you show mercy to your teacher now, then what if you encounter more troublesome things when implementing the New Laws in the future? Will you retreat then too?"

Looking at Zhang Juzheng with suspicion, Zhang Cheng couldn't help but wonder if he was too young now and hadn't experienced certain things yet.

You must know that the later Zhang Juzheng decided to strive for greatness because he resigned, went home, observed mourning for three years, and saw that he was useless!

"Absolutely not!"

Looking at Zhang Cheng earnestly, Zhang Juzheng couldn't help but become serious.

"Then let me see how strong your determination really is!"

Standing up to leave, Zhang Cheng then said: "You can't stop this matter regarding Xu Jie, because he has already damaged the dignity of the Zhu family!"

Sitting dejectedly on the bed, Zhang Juzheng didn't expect that Zhang Cheng's methods were so ruthless, completely taking an unconventional path!

The next day, just as Zhang Cheng arrived at the Southern Division of the Embroidered Uniform Guard, he saw Shen Lian walk in and say: "Lord Zhang, Commander Lu invites you!"

"I'll go right away!"

Looking at Shen Lian before him, Zhang Cheng hurriedly tidied his clothes and then went out with him.

When he arrived at the Northern Division of the Embroidered Uniform Guard, Zhang Cheng asked curiously: "What happened?"

"Anda is invading the border, threatening the border trade with force. Commander Lu wants you to go to Datong!"

Looking at Zhang Cheng, Shen Lian told him the news he had received.

Hearing Shen Lian say this, Zhang Cheng couldn't help but stroke his chin and say: "So after all this time, Commander Lu is looking for the one who can fight the best!"

If you ask who can fight best within the Embroidered Uniform Guard, there is no doubt it must be Zhang Cheng.

After all, the matter of "persuading surrender" with a hundred cavalrymen had made Zhang Cheng's bravery known throughout the Great Ming!

Even the Embroidered Uniform Guards who followed him at the time couldn't believe that a person could actually lift a stone lion to smash a door; how terrifying was that!

"Subordinate Zhang Cheng, pays respects to the Commander!"

Looking at Lu Bing, Zhang Cheng hurriedly bowed and saluted.

Looking at Zhang Cheng, Lu Bing said: "We are all our own people, no need for formalities. Has Shen Lian already told you the ins and outs of the matter?"

"Subordinate already knows!"

Bowing his hands in reply, Zhang Cheng couldn't help but ask: "Is the current war situation dangerous?"

"Extremely dangerous. Anda has already dispatched sixty thousand men to besiege Datong. Regional Commander Zhang Da and Vice Regional Commander Lin Chun have died in battle!"

Looking at Zhang Cheng before him, Lu Bing continued: "This time you go, besides needing to investigate Anda's movements, you also need to escort the newly appointed Regional Commander Qiu Luan!"

Upon hearing the name Qiu Luan, Zhang Cheng was stunned for a moment.

Because wasn't this the most incompetent Regional Commander in history?

You must know that when Anda threatened the border trade with force, this old fool Qiu Luan actually sent money to solve the problem, letting Anda take his men to attack other places.

As a result, Anda, who took the money, turned around and attacked Gubeikou, killing his way to Huairou, Shunyi, and other places, leading to countless looting!

Thinking of this, Zhang Cheng couldn't help but stroke his chin, considering how to let Qiu Luan arrive at "Datong" smoothly!

"My Lord, the war in Datong is urgent, why don't I set off as soon as possible!"

Looking at Lu Bing before him, Zhang Cheng had the appearance of being loyal to the country.

"He didn't call for help, I followed you all the way here!"

"Yes, My Lord!" Hearing Lu Bing say this, Zhang Cheng also hurriedly bowed his hands in reply!

The next day, just as the sky was beginning to brighten,

A team of cavalry headed toward Datong.

Riding a horse, Qiu Luan was still thinking about how to handle the Datong problem.

After all, according to his thinking, fighting was impossible; after all, Zhang Da and Lin Chun had both died in battle.

He knew his own level very well!

So Qiu Luan planned to negotiate with Anda to see if he could solve the problem with money.

Looking at Qiu Luan, Zhang Cheng's eyes flashed with light.

Because he had now thought of a very good method, which was to let "Anda" kill Qiu Luan!

As for whether Anda did it or not, wasn't that for him, Zhang Cheng, to decide!

Zhang Cheng: I am an Embroidered Uniform Guard, I say you did it, so you did it!

Anda: These Southerners really don't follow martial ethics!

Half a month later, Datong,

Riding a hanging basket up the city wall, Qiu Luan immediately summoned the generals of all departments.

Looking at the people before him who were all wounded, Qiu Luan couldn't help but say righteously: "Everyone, His Majesty sent me here to ensure the safety of Datong, so I hope everyone can work together with me to resist Anda."

"Yes, Regional Commander!"

Hearing Qiu Luan's words, the generals below also bowed their hands one after another.

"This is the Southern Division of the Embroidered Uniform Guard, Commander Zhang Cheng. Everyone must have heard his name!"

Speaking with a face full of smiles, Qiu Luan explained.

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"Greetings, Commander Zhang!"

Looking at Zhang Cheng, many people bowed one after another.

"Although I am an Embroidered Uniform Guard, I am also a person of the Great Ming. If there is a need, I will not shirk my duty!"

Bowing his hands in salute, the expression on Zhang Cheng's face was very serious.

At night, the stars hung high.

Standing on the battlements, Zhang Cheng silently opened the battle map. When he saw the huge camp and the many cavalrymen ambushing all around, he smiled in his heart.

Did Anda think Qiu Luan had the ability to attack?

Stop joking. Qiu Luan was a guy who dared to kill civilians to claim merit; if he dared to attack, Zhang Cheng would dare to go to the Western Depot to be the Depot Superintendent!

Watching Zhang Cheng observing, Ding Xiu walked up and said: "Everything is arranged!"

"You do it yourself, don't let him live!"

Turning his head to look at Ding Xiu, Zhang Cheng couldn't help but become serious.

"I know, but what about Anda outside? They have an army of sixty thousand!"

Looking at Zhang Cheng with hesitation, Ding Xiu was also afraid that if something happened to Qiu Luan, Anda would suddenly break through Datong!

Looking at Ding Xiu, Zhang Cheng said: "Don't worry, with the "Embroidered Uniform Guard" here! They can't break in!"

Hearing Zhang Cheng say this, Ding Xiu then said: "Alright then!"

After nightfall, when Qiu Luan was in his sleep, he suddenly felt something was wrong and hurriedly turned over to get up.

However, just as he picked up the sword beside him, he saw the door being pushed open.

Carrying a Miao saber and walking in, Ding Xiu immediately rushed forward.

Blocking Ding Xiu, Qiu Luan immediately sensed something was wrong, because why was this a Qi saber?

However, just at this moment, an engineer shovel smashed out fiercely.

When Qiu Luan couldn't dodge and was hit, he immediately fell to the ground.

Looking at Ding Xiu, Krieg held the engineer shovel and stared at him with a questioning look, as if asking, you fought such a weakling for so long?

Looking at the "Embroidered Uniform Guard" before him, Ding Xiu silently put away his saber and then knocked over the candle, saying: "Sigh, in this life, when will I be able to get rid of the fate of being a long-term laborer..."

"It's bad, Regional Commander has been assassinated by Anda's men!"

"Regional Commander has been assassinated!"

Just as the chaotic sounds arose, Anda outside Datong was blankly saying: "Wait, who assassinated whom?"

(End of chapter)